US4411045A - Hinge - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
- E05D5/00—Construction of single parts, e.g. the parts for attachment
- E05D5/02—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps
- E05D5/0276—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps for attachment to cabinets or furniture, the hinge having two or more pins
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
- E05D7/00—Hinges or pivots of special construction
- E05D7/04—Hinges adjustable relative to the wing or the frame
- E05D7/0407—Hinges adjustable relative to the wing or the frame the hinges having two or more pins and being specially adapted for cabinets or furniture
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
- E05Y2201/00—Constructional elements; Accessories therefor
- E05Y2201/60—Suspension or transmission members; Accessories therefor
- E05Y2201/622—Suspension or transmission members elements
- E05Y2201/638—Cams; Ramps
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
- E05Y2600/00—Mounting or coupling arrangements for elements provided for in this subclass
- E05Y2600/60—Mounting or coupling members; Accessories therefor
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
- E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
- E05Y2900/20—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for furniture, e.g. cabinets
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- This invention relates to a hinge for articles of furniture and comprising a first mounting member, e.g. a hinge casing, fastenable to a door of an article of furniture, and a second mounting member, e.g. a hinge arm, fastenable to the body of the article of furniture.
- the two mounting members are linked to each other by means of one axle or several axles and hinge links.
- An intermediate member is arranged between the mounting member, which is disposed on the side of the body, and the body of the article of the furniture.
- Hinges which allow an adjustment of their position after mounting are frequently used in modern furniture construction, particularly of kitchen and office furniture.
- the possibility of adjusting the piece of furniture in the direction of the height of the piece of furniture is often not provided.
- the mounting member of the hinge on the side of the body i.e. the so-called hinge arm, is adjusted.
- the adjustment of the door joint is usually effected by means of a joint adjusting screw mounted in the hinge arm.
- the screw is positioned relatively closely to the hinge axles and determines the distance of the front end of the oblong hinge arm to the base plate.
- the hinge arm essentially is pivoted around its rear end.
- the present invention relates to a novel joint adjusting arrangement which is particularly suitable for so-called frame hinges.
- Bodies of pieces of furniture on which such frame hinges are mounted have a frame in the region of the door, such frame representing the actual supporting element of the body of the piece of furniture in such region.
- the actual side walls of the body, which are very thin and are not able to carry the door, are externally fastened to the frame.
- the hinges are internally fastened to the frame.
- mounting members of the hinge are adapted to extend only slightly into the depth of the piece of furniture. An adjustment of the door joint, which is possible with conventional hinges, is hardly possible.
- this is achieved by providing the mounting member on the side of the body and the intermediate member with wedge faces resting against each other, by adapting the intermediate member to be movable with respect to such mounting member in the direction of the wedge taper, and by providing a screw extending through a round hole in the mounting member into a slot of the intermediate member, such slot being aligned in the direction of displacement of the intermediate member.
- the mounting member on the side of the body which practically forms the hinge arm is alternatively lifted from the mounting face of the frame or lowered thereon, whereby the desired adjustment in the direction of the door joint is obtained.
- An advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the intermediate member has two wedge faces and two slots, and that a screw projecting through the second slot in the intermediate member also extends through a slot in the mounting member.
- This embodiment allows a height adjustment as well as a joint adjustment of the hinge.
- the hinge can, on the side of the body, be pre-mounted by means of the screw extending through the second slot, then the height adjustment may be effected, whereupon a screw is screwed through the round hole in the mounting member into the body of the piece of furniture, i.e. into the frame of the body of the piece of furniture. Then, the mounting member is positioned with respect to height.
- the adjustment of the joint can then be effected by displacing the intermediate member, such displacement being possible because of the slots provided in the intermediate member in the region of the two screws. After the joint adjustment, the two screws are fastened.
- a further embodiment of the invention provides that the mounting member and the intermediate member are substantially rectangular as viewed outwardly thereof and that the longer sides extend parallel to the pivoting axle of the hinge.
- a further embodiment of the invention provides that the mounting member on the side of the body has a central length supporting region for the hinge axle or hinge axles, and opposite end length portions, with the round hole arranged on one side of the supporting portion and the slot of the mounting member on the other side thereof.
- the screws are advantageously the fastening screws for the mounting member.
- a further embodiment of the invention provides that the mounting member embraces the intermediate member and has a U-shaped configuration.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic horizontal view, partially in section, of a hinge according to the invention
- FIG. 2 is a side view, partially in section, of the hinge parts on the side of the body of a piece of furniture
- FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line A--A of FIG. 2, showing the mounting member on the side of the body being in one maximum position of adjustment,
- FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3, the mounting member on the side of the body being shown in the opposite maximum position,
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged section of the detail V of FIG. 2, and
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a hinge according to the invention, shown partly in section.
- hinge casing or mounting member for the door and the means connecting the two mounting members i.e. hinge axles and hinge links, have not been illustrated in detail as they are of conventional design and are not affected by the narrow of joint adjustment according to the invention.
- the hinge parts on the side of the body of an article of furniture comprise a mounting member 1 which is mounted on the side of the body, which forms hinge arms for the hinge and carries a hinge axle or axles 3, and an intermediate member 2.
- the intermediate member 2 is embraced by the mounting member 1 which has a U-shaped configuration.
- the intermediate member 2 as well as the mounting member 1 are retained by two screws 4, 5.
- Screws 4, 5 may, however, be replaced by other retaining means, e.g. dowel pins.
- the intermediate member 2 is provided with two wedge faces 2', and the mounting member 1 with two corresponding wedge faces 1' resting on the wedge faces 2' of the intermediate member in the mounted position.
- the screws 4, 5 extend through the mounting member 1 as well as through the intermediate member 2.
- the intermediate member 2 in the region of the screw 4 is provided with a slot 6 and in the region of the screw 5 is provided with a slot 7.
- the mounting member 1 in the region of the screw 4 has a round hole 8 and in the region of screw 5 has a slot 9.
- the intermediate member 2 is displaceable in the direction of double arrow F over the length of the slot 6.
- the mounting member 1 is, however, fixed with respect to the height of the piece of furniture by the screw 4.
- displacing the intermediate member 2 only an adjustment in the direction of the door joint is effected, which has been indicated in FIGS. 3 and 4 by the letter f.
- the intermediate member 2 is at its two sided provided with projections 11 resting against the legs 12 of the mounting member 1.
- the intermediate member further has a stop 13 preventing the intermediate member 2 from escaping from below the mounting member 1.
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US4674150A (en) * | 1982-12-07 | 1987-06-23 | Arturo Salice, S.P.A. | Hinge bracket and mounting plate assembly |
US5353476A (en) * | 1993-03-23 | 1994-10-11 | Grass America Inc. | Hinge cup positioning device |
US5383255A (en) * | 1993-03-23 | 1995-01-24 | Domenig; Georg | Hinge arm fastening plate spacer |
US5603142A (en) * | 1994-11-17 | 1997-02-18 | Julius Blum Gesellschaft M.B.H. | Frame hinge |
US5611113A (en) * | 1994-11-17 | 1997-03-18 | Julius Blum Gesellschaft M.B.H. | Frame hinge with perpendicular hinge and articulation axes |
GB2317642A (en) * | 1996-09-25 | 1998-04-01 | Parys Remi E Van | Adjustable hinge comprising mutually cooperating plates |
US6049946A (en) * | 1998-06-08 | 2000-04-18 | Newell Operating Company | Adjustable hinge |
US6058564A (en) * | 1998-02-26 | 2000-05-09 | Newell Operating Company | Adjustable hinge |
US6766561B1 (en) * | 2003-03-28 | 2004-07-27 | Ko-Ming Cheng | Frameless glass door hinge |
US20050177976A1 (en) * | 2004-02-12 | 2005-08-18 | Allan Alexander | Adjustable door hinge |
US20110030168A1 (en) * | 2009-08-04 | 2011-02-10 | Select Products Limited | Hinge cap |
US20130219797A1 (en) * | 2012-02-23 | 2013-08-29 | Sub-Zero, Inc. | Hinge support |
US20140033478A1 (en) * | 2011-04-18 | 2014-02-06 | Hettich-Oni Gmbh & Co. Kg | Fastening assembly for built-in refrigerator on a side wall of a furniture body |
US20140259529A1 (en) * | 2013-03-14 | 2014-09-18 | Electrolux Home Products, Inc. | Hinge assembly for mounting door on cabinet below opening thereof |
US8910346B1 (en) * | 2013-06-14 | 2014-12-16 | Bryan W. Schafer | Device for repairing hinge area of a door |
US10633899B2 (en) | 2018-09-28 | 2020-04-28 | Select Products Limited | Multi-piece top cap for a geared continuous hinge |
US10837211B2 (en) * | 2014-10-17 | 2020-11-17 | Richard White | Slip resistant glass hinge system |
US11002050B1 (en) | 2020-01-03 | 2021-05-11 | Select Products Limited | Radial progression hinge cap for a ligature resistant door hinge assembly |
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US959001A (en) * | 1909-10-15 | 1910-05-24 | Julius Tritsch | Hinge. |
US1067114A (en) * | 1913-01-11 | 1913-07-08 | John F Hixson | Adjustable hinge. |
GB462061A (en) * | 1935-10-17 | 1937-03-02 | Triplex Foundry Ltd | Improvements in and relating to hinges for oven doors and the like |
US3229323A (en) * | 1963-10-16 | 1966-01-18 | Hensgen Herbert | Hinge adjusting shim |
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US959001A (en) * | 1909-10-15 | 1910-05-24 | Julius Tritsch | Hinge. |
US1067114A (en) * | 1913-01-11 | 1913-07-08 | John F Hixson | Adjustable hinge. |
GB462061A (en) * | 1935-10-17 | 1937-03-02 | Triplex Foundry Ltd | Improvements in and relating to hinges for oven doors and the like |
US3229323A (en) * | 1963-10-16 | 1966-01-18 | Hensgen Herbert | Hinge adjusting shim |
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4674150A (en) * | 1982-12-07 | 1987-06-23 | Arturo Salice, S.P.A. | Hinge bracket and mounting plate assembly |
US5353476A (en) * | 1993-03-23 | 1994-10-11 | Grass America Inc. | Hinge cup positioning device |
US5383255A (en) * | 1993-03-23 | 1995-01-24 | Domenig; Georg | Hinge arm fastening plate spacer |
US5603142A (en) * | 1994-11-17 | 1997-02-18 | Julius Blum Gesellschaft M.B.H. | Frame hinge |
US5611113A (en) * | 1994-11-17 | 1997-03-18 | Julius Blum Gesellschaft M.B.H. | Frame hinge with perpendicular hinge and articulation axes |
AT405432B (en) * | 1994-11-17 | 1999-08-25 | Blum Gmbh Julius | FRAME HINGE |
GB2317642A (en) * | 1996-09-25 | 1998-04-01 | Parys Remi E Van | Adjustable hinge comprising mutually cooperating plates |
GB2317642B (en) * | 1996-09-25 | 2000-08-23 | Parys Remi E Van | Hinge construction |
US6058564A (en) * | 1998-02-26 | 2000-05-09 | Newell Operating Company | Adjustable hinge |
US6049946A (en) * | 1998-06-08 | 2000-04-18 | Newell Operating Company | Adjustable hinge |
US6766561B1 (en) * | 2003-03-28 | 2004-07-27 | Ko-Ming Cheng | Frameless glass door hinge |
US7089626B2 (en) * | 2004-02-12 | 2006-08-15 | Ford Motor Company | Adjustable door hinge |
US20050177976A1 (en) * | 2004-02-12 | 2005-08-18 | Allan Alexander | Adjustable door hinge |
US20110030168A1 (en) * | 2009-08-04 | 2011-02-10 | Select Products Limited | Hinge cap |
USRE46240E1 (en) * | 2009-08-04 | 2016-12-20 | Select Products Ltd. | Hinge cap |
US8898861B2 (en) * | 2009-08-04 | 2014-12-02 | Timothy Alan Schau | Hinge cap |
US8887355B2 (en) * | 2011-04-18 | 2014-11-18 | Hettich-Oni Gmbh & Co. Kg | Fastening assembly for built-in refrigerator on a side wall of a furniture body |
US20140033478A1 (en) * | 2011-04-18 | 2014-02-06 | Hettich-Oni Gmbh & Co. Kg | Fastening assembly for built-in refrigerator on a side wall of a furniture body |
US8578558B2 (en) * | 2012-02-23 | 2013-11-12 | Sub-Zero, Inc. | Hinge support |
US20130219797A1 (en) * | 2012-02-23 | 2013-08-29 | Sub-Zero, Inc. | Hinge support |
US20140259529A1 (en) * | 2013-03-14 | 2014-09-18 | Electrolux Home Products, Inc. | Hinge assembly for mounting door on cabinet below opening thereof |
US9222293B2 (en) * | 2013-03-14 | 2015-12-29 | Electrolux Home Products, Inc. | Hinge assembly for mounting door on cabinet below opening thereof |
US8910346B1 (en) * | 2013-06-14 | 2014-12-16 | Bryan W. Schafer | Device for repairing hinge area of a door |
US20140366324A1 (en) * | 2013-06-14 | 2014-12-18 | Bryan W. Schafer | Device for repairing hinge area of a door |
US10837211B2 (en) * | 2014-10-17 | 2020-11-17 | Richard White | Slip resistant glass hinge system |
US10633899B2 (en) | 2018-09-28 | 2020-04-28 | Select Products Limited | Multi-piece top cap for a geared continuous hinge |
US11002050B1 (en) | 2020-01-03 | 2021-05-11 | Select Products Limited | Radial progression hinge cap for a ligature resistant door hinge assembly |
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